I've been contemplating a 300ZX for years and now theres one for sale on SXOC which I am 98% sure I want, but as I've never actually been in one I'd like to get a ride in one first to see what they are like in the flesh.

As its in Bath I can't just pop down there quickly for a quick drive in it so am hoping that someone in S.E. London/Kent would be able to take me for a drive in theirs sometime soon? (I say soon, as I don't want to leave it too long in case the car sells)

Will repay you for your time/effort with petrol money/beer tokens.

Forgot to say, I'm in Sidcup.

But obviously anyone willing to take me for a drive doesn't have to collect me, I will come to you.

Are you looking for TT or NA?

TT

 

Specs of the car I'm being tempted by are...

 

386bhp / 365lb.ft - Dyno graph to prove. Custom map on 97 RON fuel so some headroom for trackdays

74k on the clock (history backs this up)

The car has full service history (Nissan Stamps up until 50K), Then the car has been maintained by the best 300ZX Specialist in the south west (Jimmer / wwww.powerzed.co.uk)

Nissan 300zx OEM 60K Service Timing Belt Kit (Timing Belt, Timing Belt Tensioner, Water Pump, Thermostat, Coolant Bypass Hoses, VTC Springs, VTC O-rings, Cam Seals, Crank Seal)

Boosting 14PSI

Braided Fuel Lines

Japspeed Exhaust from Cat Back

Short Shifter

RPS Street Max Clutch

Nissan Series 2 PTU

Brake Master Cylinder replaced

Refurbished turbo fitted (at 55K)

Brand new OEM 02 Sensors fitted

Suspension / Arm work:

Driftworks Hicas Elimination bar fitted (Hicas removed)

Nismo Bushes in Tension Rod arms

D2 Drift Coilovers Front & Rear

Wheels:

Ultralite Speedstars 8" Front, 9.5" Rear

225/45/18 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Front Tyres

255/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Rear Tyres

McGuard Locking Wheel Nuts

Braking:

Skyline R33GTR Black Brembo Calipers

324mm Front Discs

EBC Red Stuff pads all round

HEL flexi hoses and new front flexi>caliper hard lines fitted for last MOT

Bodywork:

Rear Arches repaired

Rear Sills repaired

Nissan OEM 99 Spec Front Bumper

Clear Side LED Lights

60K HID Kit

Clear side repeaters

Glowshift Water Temp / Boost / oil gauges

Alpine speakers

Its former member on hwere Murt's old car................

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?549483-UK-Z32-TT-Manual-new-MOT-cheap!

Its former member on hwere Murt's old car................

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?549483-UK-Z32-TT-Manual-new-MOT-cheap!

 

Aye, someone else mentioned that too :)

 

I didn't bother posting the SXOC link as wasn't sure if many people would be able to see it (can't remember if you have to be signed up to see that section) and also just in case anyone saw it and tried to beat me to buying it lol

Aye, someone else mentioned that too :)

 

I didn't bother posting the SXOC link as wasn't sure if many people would be able to see it (can't remember if you have to be signed up to see that section) and also just in case anyone saw it and tried to beat me to buying it lol

 

Im already registered!!

you already told everyone this.....................

" theres one for sale on SXOC"

So it wasnt difficult to find it LOL!!!

Anyway it was a good car and if you pay your dues on here you can PM Jimmer for his opinion. He is mentioned in the advert.

Looking at the pics I can see it has had a nice Ser 2 JDM spec interior fitted. Better than the UK one (IMHO)

Im already registered!!

you already told everyone this.....................

" theres one for sale on SXOC"

So it wasnt difficult to find it LOL!!!

Anyway it was a good car and if you pay your dues on here you can PM Jimmer for his opinion. He is mentioned in the advert.

Looking at the pics I can see it has had a nice Ser 2 JDM spec interior fitted. Better than the UK one (IMHO)

 

Yup true :)

 

I don't want to pay on here until I definitely know if I'm going to get the car or not.

However I've put my S14a up for sale now in expectation that I will buy it :)

 

To be honest, I don't know much about the 300ZX's yet (although I've started reading the info available on here) so any opinions on the car are welcome.

I haven't even yet figured out the differences between SWB and LWB etc (and don't know how to spot which is which).

SWB is the one that looks nice LWB is the akward fat ass version :)

SWB is the one that looks nice LWB is the akward fat ass version :)

 

:sleep1:

 

that's just opinion, most people cant even tell unless there side by side... both cars in my signature are swb. most wouldn't notice if they were or weren't.

The difference is the swb is 8" shorter in the wheel base ie the the rear wheels are further forward. This saves some weight and sharpens up the chassis. Visually this diffrences are most obviously the extended rear quarter panel and window, the fuel filler flap in located in front and behind the rear wheel respectively and the lwb has a slightly larger buldge in the bumper making it longer again.

B pillar forward both are identical, the differences behind this are mostly comestic ie panel diffrences because of the rear window angle. the actual subframe and running gear is identical.

In the states tt models were all swb, where as here in the uk only one model was available lwb tt. if your building a track car then really you have to be using a swb for its sharper handling and weight loss, preferably a slicktop to further extend the differences. If you want a monster cruiser focused around b road fun and soaking up the miles that's were the lwb comes into its own.

:sleep1:

 

that's just opinion, most people cant even tell unless there side by side... both cars in my signature are swb. most wouldn't notice if they were or weren't.

The difference is the swb is 8" shorter in the wheel base ie the the rear wheels are further forward. This saves some weight and sharpens up the chassis. Visually this diffrences are most obviously the extended rear quarter panel and window, the fuel filler flap in located in front and behind the rear wheel respectively and the lwb has a slightly larger buldge in the bumper making it longer again.

B pillar forward both are identical, the differences behind this are mostly comestic ie panel diffrences because of the rear window angle. the actual subframe and running gear is identical.

In the states tt models were all swb, where as here in the uk only one model was available lwb tt. if your building a track car then really you have to be using a swb for its sharper handling and weight loss, preferably a slicktop to further extend the differences. If you want a monster cruiser focused around b road fun and soaking up the miles that's were the lwb comes into its own.

 

Except the LWB in front..lol

 

Agreed though, lets not start that old nonsense again..

Both cars in your sig pic are SWB??? Nearest one looks LWB to me.....lmao

 

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Except the LWB in front..lol

 

Agreed though, lets not start that old nonsense again..

 

lol, beat me to it Dave....pmsl

you guys ruined it lol, I was waiting for the fish to bite.

you guys ruined it lol, I was waiting for the fish to bite.

 

oops, sorry mate :laugh:

Lets start a game then lol

Simplify :) lwb 4 seats swb 2 seats

SWB kicks LWB ass im afraid, looks handling, the lot. :beta1:

 

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and fetch a better premium too :sailor: SWB TT Manual :gun_bandana:

SWB kicks LWB ass im afraid, looks handling, the lot. :beta1:

 

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and fetch a better premium too :sailor: SWB TT Manual :gun_bandana:

 

nobody cares. We've had this argument over and over and it's pointless.. You've got your opinion and your entitled to it.

chill steams its nearly xmas, was just some friendly weekend banter. jeeeeeeeeeeeeeez :batman:

chill steams its nearly xmas, was just some friendly weekend banter. jeeeeeeeeeeeeeez :batman:

 

I am chilled thanks :)

Oops, sorry for spoiling your thread.....lol

Oops, sorry for spoiling your thread.....lol

 

perhaps a moderator should clean up the thread and get it back on topic....

Wait a minute... Its moderators who are spamming the thread..:innocent:. and others :biggrin:

I am chilled thanks :)

 

Like a warm pasty :lol:

Like a warm pasty :lol:

 

:lol:

Cheers for the info (and lol at the banter about which is best!).

So the one I'm looking at is LWB as its UK TT and has 4 seats :)

yeah murts was a uk spec one. cannot see the link on the forum but it should be a blue one ?